Assistant Volleyball Coach

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Volleyball Coach

Division

Athletics

Department

Women's Volleyball

Number of hours per week

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Volleyball Coach

Division

Athletics

Department

Women's Volleyball

Number of hours per week

Vary

Days to be worked

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Months per year

Modified

If modified, list months

July - March

Job Type

Campus

Main Campus

If other location, please indicate

Position Number

080420

Advertised Salary

$3,000/month

Pay Basis

Monthly

Job Description

The Assistant Volleyball Coach, nine-month position, will assist the head coach with any aspects related to developing and maintaining a competitive program. Under the guidance of the Head coach, the assistant coach will assist as directed to support phases of the program to include, but not limited to practice and competition support, skill instruction, record/statistic keeping, assisting in recruiting and any other related duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Responsibilities
1. Participate in meetings with the coaching staff, athletic trainers, and University staff to ensure coherent communication throughout the organization.
2. Assist with recruitment activities for student athletes.
3. Help with practice planning and implementation, as well as attend practices to help with coaching.
4. Assist department administrators in respective areas to ensure the student-athletes are meeting their responsibilities.
5. Assist with facilitating the code of conduct for student-athletes
6. Travel with team.
7. Assist with film breakdown when needed.
8. Assist in the efforts to promote the academic success of student-athletes.

1. Ability to work without supervision and ability to speak clearly and use courtesy and tact in dealing with people.
   
2. Understanding the rule requirements for the designated sport.
   
3. Able to work a flexible schedule during the nine-month schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

Collegiate/Professional competitive experience in the described sport.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
1. Strong Leadership Skills.
2. Team building skills – ability to work with coaches, vendors, and university officials effectively.
3. Strong oral & written communication
Physical Demands

1. Ability to relocate equipment and supplies to various locations for athletic events.

2. Ability to drive to various locations.

3. Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds.

4. Ability to operate and run skill drills

Working Conditions
1. Work performed in various locations in and around the Tennessee State University campus, including athletic fields, track, and gymnasiums.
2. Travel required.
3. Flexibility to accommodate schedules of athletic events.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Open Date

06/24/2026

Close Date

Job Category

Administrative/Professional

Requisition Number

Benefits

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

Quick Link

https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/10792

Reference Letter

References

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Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. CV/Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. Transcript 1 2. Transcript 2

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